The community in Bridport has reacted to a shocking arson attack that damaged two shops in the town

A headteacher in calls for help to overhaul the approach to education in Bridport to help children thrive from ‘cradle to career’

Residents are advised to be prepared for disruptions as a weather warning has been issued following forecasts of heavy rain.

An animal café inside a historic pet shop in Bridport has opened TODAY

A fitness instructor has completed an epic challenge after being inspired by a client who advocates for a debilitating disease

Temporary lights have been causing delays through Winterbourne Abbas on the A35.

A main route has been partially closed following a crash

An extraordinary council meeting is taking place tonight over controversial plans to build 82 houses on the grounds of an iconic estate, that has been met with backlash from residents

A crash is causing delays along a major Dorset road

Two people have been injured in a crash which closed a main route

Disruption on the railway has been impacting Dorset commuters

RSPCA's West Dorset branch, Taylors Rehoming Centre, has the following animals up for adoption:

A PUBLIC probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman from Bridport.

Dorset County Hospital will prioritise urgent care during five days of doctors’ strikes in the run-up to Christmas

A weather warning has been extended as Dorset prepares to be hit with heavy rainstorms

FLOODING on the A35 is causing delays to traffic this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a suspected incident in Lyme Regis

Crew from emergency services across west Dorset will be gathering as a popular carol-singing service makes its return this week

King Charles' pre-recorded speech will air on BBC, ITV and Sky News on Christmas Day

Dogs are not able to properly digest at lot of human food, which is often high in salt, sugar and fat

Police are investigating after multiple properties were damaged in a fire in Bridport

Beaminster's very own Jonah Ayunga's scored the match-winning goals as St Mirren beat Celtic in the Scottish League Cup final yesterday afternoon.

Forecasts of heavy rain over Dorset has triggered a weather warning to be issued by the Met Office

A 'magical' award-winning treehouse retreat in west Dorset is up for sale

HUNDREDS of people gathered to witness a moment of history in Dorchester as the town's first non-royal female statue was unveiled.

West Dorset Weldmar Fundraising Committee's curry lunch was declared a success.

Strikes by resident doctors in England will go ahead as planned after members of the British Medical Association rejected a new offer from the Government.

THE NHS in Dorset is urgently calling for people to get vaccinated against flu as cases start to climb in the county.

Christmas music is everywhere right now - and a man from Lyme Regis played a very big part in a festive single from a winner of Big Brother

AN 86-year-old man from Bridport has been jailed for sexually assaulting two children

A woman in Beaminster said businesses must adapt to the world of online shopping as she closes her shop

A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman from Bridport

New controlled laundry-drying tests show how pairing an energy-efficient dehumidifier with a cooling fan can cut indoor drying time from 20 hours to just 2

An extraordinary council meeting is to be held next week to discuss huge plans to restore an iconic building

A businesswoman whose family have traded in Bridport for 40 years says she ‘can’t keep going’ as she announces shop closure

Police have urged people to be vigilant following multiple burglaries in west Dorset

A YOUNG tree surgeon is climbing to greater heights thanks to a community grant helping him to get the qualifications he desperately needed

A local celebrity is set to draw a Christmas raffle in aid of a west Dorset church

Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

More than 1,100 homes and businesses are without power in west Dorset this afternoon

A broken lift has left elderly residents in assisted living flats ‘trapped’ until after Christmas whilst the owners wait on parts to be shipped

A Dorset MP is continuing to bring a pharmacy to justice as staff in Lyme Regis remain unpaid

A fundraiser has been launched for a Bridport sporting centre at risk of closing, which young riders have described as their ‘happy place’.

A busy west Dorset road is set to close for repairs

A MULTI-million pound boost for local bus services 'falls short' of delivering real change for rural communities, it is said

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crew have been honoured for their long service and training success

CHANGES are being proposed to properties in Bridport, Morcombelake, Littlebredy, Broadoak, and Lyme Regis

Renowned Dorset chef and food writer Mark Hix has collaborated with artist Nettie Wakefield on a new book

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent tumble dryer warning.

Admiral Insurance is advising holidaymakers to think twice before posting real-time updates online